Question
Add $ \, \color{blue}{ 4p^2-9p+11 } \, $ and $ \, \color{orangered}{ p^2-5p+4 }$.
Answer
$$ \left( \color{blue}{4p^2-9p+11} \right) + \left( \color{orangered}{p^2-5p+4} \right) = 5p^2-14p+15 $$
Explanation
Step 1: Write second polynomial below the first one. Making sure like terms are lined up.
$$ \begin{array}{lrrr} & 4p^2 & -9p & 11 \\ \color{blue}{ + } & p^2 & -5p & 4 \\ \hline \end{array} $$Step 2: Combine like terms (add each column):
$$ \begin{array}{lrrr} & 4p^2 & -9p & 11 \\ \color{blue}{ + } & p^2 & -5p & 4 \\ \hline & 5p^2 & -14p & 15 \end{array} $$This page was created using
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